The Jauntee has announced the second leg of their Summer Tour, extending out to Colorado for a series of post-shows during the Phish run at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
Hailing from Boston, The Jauntee have solidified a dedicated following through a focus on live improvisation, setlist variety, and musical exploration that makes every show different from the last. Among tour highlights include an all-improv set at Laniakea Fest in Ohio, Phish after-parties in Denver at Quixote’s True Blue on Friday and Saturday of Labor Day, a stop at Funk n Waffles in Syracuse on September 15, and a performance at Catskill Chill on September 23.
Drawing influence from a wide variety of acts, The Jauntee’s improvisational landscape spans multiple genres, including funk, rock, jazz, progressive, bluegrass, psychedelic and ambient music. Their willingness to explore genres, abandon all song structure, and dive into ‘the weird’ sets them apart from your average upcoming jam band. They aim to push the boundaries of improvisation, embrace the moment and engage the audience. With a quickly growing loyal fanbase, an ever-expanding song catalog and an inclination for open ended improvisation, every show promises to be a unique experience.
Check out The Jauntee’s live shows for a taste of their incredible sound.
Summer 2016 Tour Dates
7/15 – Port Hunter – Edgartown, MA
7/16 – Port Hunter – Edgartown, MA
8/05 – Spotlight Tavern – Beverly, MA
8/07 – Empowerment Festival – Westminster, MD
8/12 – Nectar’s – Burlington, VT+
8/19 – James Street – Pittsburgh, PA#
8/20 – Birds of a Feather Fest – Whitesburg, KY
8/25 – Barkley Ballroom – Frisco, CO
8/26 – Victoria Tavern – Salida, CO
8/27 – Lazy Dog – Boulder, CO
8/28 – Ullr’s Tavern – Winter Park, CO
8/31 – Hodi’s Half Note – Fort Collins, CO&
9/01 – Old Town Pub – Steamboat Springs, CO
9/02 – Quixote’s – Denver, CO*
9/03 – Quixote’s – Denver, CO*
9/06 – The Bottleneck – Lawrence, KS
9/07 – The Bootleg – St. Louis, MO
9/08 – New Vintage – Louisville, KY
9/09 – Laniakea Fest – College Corner, OH
9/10 – Woodlands Tavern – Columbus, OH~
9/14 – The 8×10 – Baltimore, MD^
9/15 – Funk N’ Waffles – Syracuse, NY
9/16 – B.R.Y.A.C. – Black Rock, CT
9/23 – Catskill Chill – Lakewood, PA
+ w/ Bella’s Bartok
# w/ The Clock Reads
& w/ The Sweet Lillies
~ w/ Jahman Brahman
^ w/ ELM – Electric Love Machine
* Phish After Parties
First up was Toronto’s 
The next band up was Alter Bridge. Alter Bridge brings a powerhouse lineup with Myles Kennedy on lead vocals/guitar, Mark Tremonti on lead guitar, Brian Marshall on the bass and Scott Phillips on the drums. Alter Bridge got the audience going with their short but dynamic set that included “Isolation,” “Come to Life,” “Addicted to Pain,” “Blackbird,” “Cry of Achilles” and “Rise Today.”
Co-headliner Breaking Benjamin took the stage next. The crowd filled in quickly as the first notes of “So Cold” hit the air. Breaking Benjamin released a new album in 2015, Dark Before Dawn. The album reached number one on both the Billboard 200 and the alternative and rock charts. The album proves that the newly formed Breaking Benjamin lineup is still strong and can produce hit singles. In fact, I forgot how many hit singles Breaking Benjamin has until they starting ripping through one after another: “Sooner or Later,” the new hit single “Angels Fall” and “Blow Me Away.” They took a brief break from their hits to pay tribute to some of their personal favorites kicked off by the “Imperial March” theme from Star Wars. They teased some short clips of “Schism” by Tool, Nirvana’s “Smells like Teen Spirit” and “Walk” by Pantera. Then it was right back to the hits, “Blow me Away,” “Polyamorous” and “I Will Not Bow.” Lead singer Ben Burnley showed a lot of love to the fans, thanking them profusely and alternating between devil horns and a heart symbol. The band ended with fan favorite “The Diary of Jane” and Ben Burnley told everyone that he hoped to come back to Syracuse again soon.
Touring together with newcomers 
